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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use different sensor size.

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The 6010 was unveiled 18 months before the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6010 scores vs the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus XZ-1

 6010 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus 6010

 XZ-1 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-1

 6010 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the XZ-1.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and XZ-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus 6010 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (320 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
great battery (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (320 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (275g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus XZ-1
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 275 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $567